Sealing of decks and superstructures on ships against invasive moisture ingress and structural corrosion.Brick chimney preservation and restoration.Weather sealing of deck fittings such as chain plates, windows etc..Glues and seals pipe threads, capillary pipe fittings, screw threads, etc..Weather and corrosion protection of concrete structures such as bridges and multi-story car parks.Repair of wood rot in window surrounds and timber structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How long does it take to apply?
    The application is very quick providing the substrate is readily absorbent.
  2. What size voids can it fill?
    There really is no limit; large voids in excess of 5mm across would first be filled with packing filler.
  3. What types of fillers are used?
    Wherever possible to replicate the substrate. Suitable alternatives include; cotton, slate granules or builders sharp sand.
  4. What are the visual side effects?
    There are very little.  Initially, the surface would take on a wet look but would dry back to its original state.
  5. How long does it take to become weather proof?
    Generally within 10 minutes of application. Longer in cool conditions.
  6. Is the sealant hazardous?
    The liquid sealant is rated as an irritant. Normal precautions are to be taken to avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of the vapour.  Once the sealant has cured it becomes inert.
  7. How expensive is the treatment?
    The sealant itself is expensive but is offset by low labour content and the fact that this is a single application thus providing long-term protection and long-term economical prospects.
  8. How is the sealant applied?
    By any means available relative to the practicability of the application. For top down application of large structures the sealant can be applied using a spray lance. It may be injected under pressure or drip-fed to a localized area.
  9. How many times can the treatment be applied?
    As many times as necessary in order to complete the absorption of the substrate and voids.
  10. Can the sealant be applied by DIY?
    Yes. Acrylic120 is being made available in a DIY pack soon to be available on line and in retail outlets. This pack is designed for unlimited industrial, domestic and hobby use. Ideal for repairing broken items.
  11. What type of substrates can be treated with Acrylic 120?
    Almost any substrate material – stone, brick, concrete, wood, metal, cloth, fiberglass, carbon fibre and combinations thereof.
  12. What condition has the substrate to be in?
    It must be dry and at a minimum temperature of 15-20 C .  Weather saturated structures may need a period under cover before the sealant can be applied.
  13. Is the cured sealant breathable?
    Yes.  The sealant is hydrophilic.  That means that it will allow the passage of water vapour whilst repelling the water itself.
  14. Does the sealant have any adhesive qualities?
    Yes.  It is a very good adhesive proven by items indicated in 11. above. The sealant will bind friable substrates together that have lost their natural cohesion.
  15. Does the sealant impart any stress into the substrate?
    The sealant is designed to harmonize, by absorption with the substrate thereby dissipating it coefficient of expansion and contraction.
  16. How hard is the cured sealant?
    There is a choice of grades of sealant from reasonably tough to very soft and pliable.
  17. On what bases do you choose the grade to be applied?
    This depends on a survey report and the friability/flexing of the structure.  There may in some cases be a combination of sealant grades used.